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I would like to thank those of you who have been following the craftingblind blog. I have enjoyed the last two years of posting the classes for the NFB Krafters Division. However, there is change in the air and another blog for the division will soon be starting. It will not have class postings but instead be a more traditional blog written by one of our members.

So, if you are interested in finding out about the classes that are available on krafters Korner, finding out about how to join our new blog, or how to join the NFB Krafters division: go to http://www.krafterskorner.org

This is a quick class to give you the instructions to make inexpensive baskets to give to a few people. After completing it, you may fill it with your candy or eggs. Alternative ideas for different ways to make these baskets will be given in class

We will be making three simple Halloween Treat Crafts. We will make a mummy, a pumpkin and a Witch’s Broom. These cute crafts will be appropriate to hand out for Halloween at school, Church or the door.

Skill level:

You will need to be able to use scissors and cut.

You will need to be able to tie a knot.

Supplies Needed:

Assorted Candy (corn candy, mini Halloween treats, peanuts, popcorn etc.) enough for each of the three crafts you will be making.

Class description: Join us for a 1-session telephone class where you will learn to make a braided bracelet from 1 piece of cord using the Turks Head braid. Some call this the Braided Sailor’s bracelet. The finished bracelet is a continuous loop with no opening or closure. Once you master this technique, others will be amazed at your work.

Skill level: While there are no pre-requisite, skills for this project, those who enjoy knot making and manipulation of strands and loops of cords will fall in love with this technique.

Supplies Needed:

6-9 feet of 550 paracord, also known as parachute cord. Available in different thicknesses with the 550 being a medium width measuring 4mm – 4.5mm. It comes in a wide range of colors including glow in the dark. A light color will show off the braiding better than a dark color. You could also use rope that is 1/8 inches – ¼ Inches thick, which is close to 4mm – 6mm. One type of rope is called Manila rope. A thick cord/rope will make it easier to learn this technique.

1 can from your pantry with around a 4-inch diameter. Usually this can holds approximately 28 ounces of food such as crushed or stewed tomatoes, or pumpkin. This sized can is also known as a No. 2 ½ or a 404×411. If you do not have a can of this size, find some other round object with a diameter of 4-5 inches. Another option is a 12-inch piece of cardboard that you can bend into a circle and hold the ends together with tape to form a cylinder. If the only thing you have is a soup can, go ahead and use it. The end product will probably be too small to fit on to your wrist, but that is fine as this will probably be your first of many practice attempts.

Small amount of tape such as masking or clear tape. Packing tape and duct tape can work, but are a bit stickier than you need.

1 hand towel. While this is optional, some people might find it helpful. A t-shirt, cloth napkin or some other cloth item of this size can work.

Description: Learn to knit a pretty flower with petals that you can pin on your clothing as an accent or use to create a unique baby blanket or throw. This is a quick and easy project. Note it is a repeat of the phone class offered in April.